Lenoir City scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Saturday. They blew past the Concord Christian Lions 21-6. Lenoir City might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won six matches by six runs or more this season.
Reagan Helton made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned run off two hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Helton was even better at the plate, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
In other batting news, Kymbal Williams was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Emma Harness, who scored three runs while going 3-for-4.
On Concord Christian's side, Alexia (Lexi) Esteppe was cooking despite her team's loss, firing off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 2-for-2.
Even though they lost, Concord Christian was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. That's the best batting average they've managed all season.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Lenoir City, bringing their record for this year to 6-8. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.5 runs per game. As for Concord Christian, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lenoir City will challenge Oakdale at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Lenoir City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season. As for Concord Christian, they will head out on the road to take on Campbell County at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Concord Christian is facing Campbell County at the right time seeing as Campbell County is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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